Species
Common Stargazer
Kathetostoma laeve
Tier 5Eating6/10medium tackleNSWVICSATAS
0 waypoints~40–60 cm typical
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Overview: about common stargazer
Bottom-dwelling sand-burying fish of southern Australian shelf waters, often a bycatch on snapper and flathead trips. Eyes on top of head. Edible but rarely targeted; venomous spines.
Biology: Common Stargazer size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Shelf
- Typical size
- 40–60 cm (max 75 cm)
- Weight
- 1–4 kg
- Depth range
- 10–300 m
- Diet
- small fish, crustaceans
- Global range
- Southern Australia
How to target: Common Stargazer angling strategies
Generally fished with medium tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- incidental on bottom baits
Best season: when to catch common stargazer in Australia
No seasonal pattern for common stargazer yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
Where to catch: common stargazer fishing spots in Australia
No mapped spots or marks for common stargazer yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.